Travel Destinations

5 Reasons to Take a City Break in Tirana

It’s not on everybody’s bucket list, but without a doubt, it’s an exciting destination to discover: Albania’s capital, Tirana, is bursting with socialist style, grey prefabs and modern buildings designed by wild architects. And there’s even more to discover than you might think at first. Get inspired by this city on the move, full of energy as it turns its back on the once-communist regime of the past. But be careful and try not to get lost while you’re here: Not all streets in Tirana have names. Here are five reasons you definitely won’t want to miss Tirana!

10 Tourist Traps You Should Avoid in Rome

Hardly any other city has as many antique buildings and sightseeing attractions as Rome: Every year, millions of visitors make their way to the Italian capital to see the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica. When travelling to Rome, you’ll witness the contrasting combination of the hustle and bustle in Centro Storico and the locals that live according to the motto “Il dolce far niente” (“sweet idleness”). To help make you feel like a real Roman, you’ll want to avoid the following tourist traps.